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| 274498 | 2004-09-24 03:43:00 | Cheers, Terry. KB | kbcad (1025) | ||
| 274499 | 2004-09-24 08:19:00 | :_| I'm also having the same problem. Except this is with [my old D-Link DSL500 had too much problems with MSN I killed it] a brand new Asus AAM6020VI-B1 Internet Router/802.11g Access Point/Hub in one. For a start, we have two PCs running XP Pro. What is NAT? From what I understand, disabling it may cause other complications for the network? Anyway, some PCs I can connect and talk with, others I can't. I havent established a pattern of ISP, or anything like that though. Can't talk to distant-family in Canada at the moment... Someone explain NAT, etc. All I can see in my router setup panel are complex terminology. I think I know how to open up firewall ports though (Under 'Firewall-Outgoing-Port Filter'?) Many thanks in advance, |
~~~~~ s y ~~~~~ (2054) | ||
| 274500 | 2004-09-24 08:43:00 | NAT itself is straightforward. Suppose you get allocated an IP address by your ISP, either static or dynamic, eg 203.96.152.4 (that is a Paradise DNS address, btw), this is the address that your router shows to the outside world, eg if you go to the Gibson Research site it will tell you what your allocated IP address is. However you will have allocated your own IP address to your computer like 192.168.1.2, or windows will have done it for you. So NAT has translated your local LAN IP address into the outside world IP address. This gives you a great measure of security. |
Terry Porritt (14) | ||
| 274501 | 2004-09-24 08:49:00 | With dial up and win 95/98 there were some tricky moments getting Netmeeting, ICQ, etc to work, sometimes losing sound and or video, but nothing like the problems with a router and adsl. | Terry Porritt (14) | ||
| 274502 | 2004-09-24 09:29:00 | Also, video ALWAYS work, just not audio... :( | ~~~~~ s y ~~~~~ (2054) | ||
| 274503 | 2004-09-24 09:37:00 | Well, in anticipation of trying MSN again on sunday or monday, (also to Canada), I have set up virtual servers in my Dynalink RTA220 to forward port 6901, the MSN audio port, to my computer address 192.168.1.2 for both TCP and UDP. If Kerio software firewall causes problems I'll turn that off, or set up rules for port 6901. I have a funny feeling I've done all this before though without success. Yet with Yahoo Messenger it just worked ok, audio and video. |
Terry Porritt (14) | ||
| 274504 | 2004-09-24 10:24:00 | There are some other things to check too. MSN Messenger requires UPnP to be enabled. Putting UPnp into the Windows XP Help and Support (from Start button)search box gives results including "Install UPnP framework" and "Enable UPnP technology" Follow these instructions to set up UPnP. A router also needs to be UPnP compatible and for UPnP to be enabled in the router setup. Last time I tried MSN, I dont think I had checked that UPnP was setup in XP, checking just now I found it wasnt enabled. |
Terry Porritt (14) | ||
| 274505 | 2004-09-27 00:00:00 | Well we weren't able to do all the tests I wanted to this weekend, but we did communicate for a short while. There was also a microphone problem, as in being not detected, at the other end. So, we had 2 way video with no problems, and we had one way audio with a problem. The problem being the audio would cut off about 2 minutes after the connection was made. When we both have more time, tests will continue, also with Yahoo Messenger as a comparison. Now as far as software settings went, I found that I didnt need to forward ports in the router. What I did do was to install and enable UPnP in Win XP, enable UPnP in the router, and in XP SP2 firewall made sure that under the Exceptions tab that Microsoft Messenger 6.2 and UPnP Framework boxes were both checked. I turned off Kerio Firewall, but next time I would like to have that on as well and let it set up the rules for MSN. |
Terry Porritt (14) | ||
| 274506 | 2004-09-27 06:52:00 | Wow, Terry, that all sounds a bit complicated for a dunderhead like me. However, I will follow your advice re enabling UPnP in Win XP. Thanks, KB. | kbcad (1025) | ||
| 274507 | 2004-09-27 10:24:00 | I had this problem a while back. Can't remember what the heck I did about it now - so not alot of help! I use Skype for audio conversation - you can also type messages on this too. Reviews rave about it but I've had mixed results. Some clear as a whistle 'phone' calls to England and some very bad - like cellphones in the 80s type calls. If you get a good line it sounds as though you are speaking down a long tube. |
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